Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Windows and OS X versions cannot play online with each other and are sold separately on Steam.
General information
- Official Call of Duty series site
- Call of Duty Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made.
- Steam Community Discussions for Windows version
- Steam Community Discussions for OS X version
Availability
- All Windows versions require Steam DRM.
- Windows and OS X versions are sold separately and cannot play online together.[1]
DLC and expansion packs
Name |
Notes |
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First Strike |
Included with the macOS version of the game. |
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Escalation |
Windows only. |
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Annihilation |
Windows only. |
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Rezurrection |
Windows only. |
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Rezurrection Mac Edition |
OS X version of Rezurrection. |
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Annihilation & Escalation Bundle - Mac Edition |
OS X versions of Escalation and Annihilation. |
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Essential improvements
Black Ops Advanced Config Tool
- Allows more control over graphics options and settings. Download here.
Raising frame rate cap
Enter the config for single or multiplayer and change the 'seta com_maxfps' from the default 85 to raise the fps cap in the game.
Skip intro videos
Go to <path-to-game>\main\video then delete default.bik and treyarch.bik
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
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English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Only available in Japanese retail release.
- Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language.[2]
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Polish |
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Only available in Polish retail release.
- Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language.[3]
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Russian |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
Spanish |
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Network
- Windows and macOS players cannot play with each other.
Multiplayer types
Type |
Native |
Players |
Notes |
Local play |
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LAN play |
| Versus, Co-op Supported but requires an internet connection for Steam authentication.[4] Co-op is Zombies mode. |
Online play |
| 18 |
Versus, Co-op Co-op is Zombies mode. |
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
3074, 27014-27050 |
UDP |
3074, 3478-4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Other information
API
Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
XP |
Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 AMD Phenom X3 8750 |
Intel Pentium Dual Core E6500 2.93 GHz AMD Phenom II X2 560 |
System memory (RAM) |
2 GB |
3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon X1950 Pro 256 MB of VRAM
| Nvidia GeForce GTS 240 ATI Radeon HD 4850 |
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
10.7.4 |
10.8.2 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core 2 Duo
| Intel Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) |
4 GB |
4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
15 GB |
15 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB of VRAM
| ATI Radeon HD 5750 1 GB of VRAM |
- macOS: Due to performance concerns, Aspyr does not recommend purchasing or playing Call of Duty: Black Ops on any Mac that has an Nvidia Graphics Chipset. Nvidia is currently working on providing an graphics driver update that will provide official support for the latest MacBook Pro with the Nvidia 650M Graphics Card.[7]
- macOS: PowerPC Processors (G4 and G5) are not supported. The following chipsets are not supported for Call of Duty Black Ops ATI Radeon HD 2000 series, HD 4670, HD6630M NVIDIA 8000 & 9000 series, GT100 series, 320M, 330M Intel Integrated GMA950, x3100, HD3000 & 4000 NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)
Notes
References